author: Denys Svyrydenko
Urgency of the research. Volunteering is an important social phenomenon, especially in the context of modern challenges in Ukraine. It has become a key element of social mobilization, but its philosophical aspects have not been sufficiently studied. A deeper analysis of volunteering as a social activity based on moral values, altruism, and responsibility is needed.
Target setting. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the volunteer movement has expanded significantly, demonstrating self-organization, motivation, and innovation. At the same time, its philosophical foundations remain insufficiently studied, particularly the connection with freedom of choice, moral duty, and the meaning of life. Its impact on personality and civic consciousness also requires research, which necessitates a comprehensive analysis of this phenomenon.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The article analyzes the works of Ukrainian scientists who study various aspects of social activity. M. Uysimbaeva reveals its essence and significance for social development. S. Cherneta considers this concept from philosophical, psychological, sociological, and pedagogical points of view, identifying common approaches to its understanding. N. Kovtun analyzes the relationship between the concepts of “activity”, “social activity” and “activity”. A. Kotelevets clarifies the essence of social activity and explores its development in students through volunteering. V. Bolotova, N. Lyashenko, and T. Baydak characterize volunteering as a form of social activity.
The research objective. The purpose of the study is to determine the philosophical essence of volunteering as a form of social activity of an individual.
The statement of basic materials. Volunteering in Ukraine has developed significantly, especially in the face of modern challenges. It is studied within the framework of social philosophy, sociology, psychology, and pedagogy. The article examines the philosophical content of volunteering as a manifestation of social activity. Social activity is interpreted as a quality of personality or an activity that arises in social interaction. It includes manifestations such as volunteering, public movements, and political participation. According to researchers, social activity contributes to the development of personality, the formation of civic consciousness, and the harmonization of social relations. Volunteering is helping others and is a means of self-realization based on moral values, altruism, and responsibility. It has a deep philosophical content associated with the concepts of freedom of choice and the meaning of life. Ukrainian volunteering is distinguished by its scale, speed of mobilization, diversity of directions, and decentralization. It has become an important tool for social integration, uniting people around common goals.
Conclusions. Thus, volunteering as a form of social activity has a deep philosophical meaning. It is a way to help others and a path to self-knowledge, building harmonious relations with society, and finding the meaning of life. Through this activity, a person realizes himself as a moral being, affirming the values of goodness, freedom, and responsibility. Volunteering emphasizes that the meaning of life is revealed through serving others and creating good that leaves a mark in the world.
Key words: social activity, personality characteristics, social activity, volunteering, motivation, socialization of volunteers, social integration.
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